Is it reasonable to expect public transit systems to accommodate cyclists, and if so, what are some practical ways to integrate bike commuting with public transit, considering factors such as bike rack capacity, peak hour congestion, and individual preferences for route flexibility, while also addressing concerns about safety, accessibility, and the potential for overcrowding on transit vehicles, and should transit agencies prioritize bike-friendly infrastructure and policies, or would this merely encourage more people to bring their bikes on board, creating unintended consequences for other passengers, and what role could technology, such as bike-share programs and transit apps, play in streamlining the process and enhancing the overall commuter experience, and how might the needs and perspectives of cyclists be balanced with those of other transit users, such as pedestrians, wheelchair users, and parents with strollers, and what are some potential solutions for handling the last mile problem, where public transit may not provide direct access to a cyclists final destination, and how might these solutions impact the efficiency and appeal of bike commuting as a mode of transportation, and can we develop a more cohesive strategy for incorporating public transit into bike commuting, or are there fundamental limitations to this approach that will always make it a niche option.
